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Drones Revolutionize Everest Expeditions with Supply Deliveries and Waste Removal

Drones will assist Sherpas in transporting equipment and picking up trash between Everest Base Camp and Camp One, according to Raj Bikram, CEO of Airlift Nepal.
By reducing burdens on Sherpas, operators aim to decrease the risk of fatal accidents, said Tshering Sherpa.
Airlift began experimenting with drones in April 2024 after receiving donations from DJI.
Drones can carry loads of up to 35 pounds, including waste, and are expected to improve expedition logistics.

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Drones To Deliver Supplies, Pick Trash And Help Sherpas On Mount Everest

The trials have already started with Airlift Nepal's first clean-up drive, involving a drone being used to bring down about 1100 pounds of trash.

1 month ago·New Delhi, India

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RAW: DRONES HELPING DELIVER SUPPLIES ON MT EVEREST

Drones can deliver supplies on Mount Everest this year

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Drones can deliver supplies on Mount Everest this year, and it may change climbing forever

A new drone service is delivering supplies such as ladders and oxygen cylinders on Mount Everest, making it safer for Sherpas and cutting the time it takes to get supplies up the mountain – as well as bringing trash down.

1 month ago·Atlanta, United States

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Drone Technology Improves Safety in the Khumbu Icefall on Everest

Drone technology is helping Sherpas set the route through the dangerous Khumbu Icefall on Mt. Everest.

1 month ago·New York, United States

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In the Himalayas, drones are being tested instead of carriers

They can carry several kilos of equipment and supplies, reducing time and risks

2 months ago·Italy

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Plans to replace Mt Everest Sherpas with drones branded ‘idiotic’

Sherpas on Mt Everest are fearing for their jobs after plans were announced to use Chinese drones to ferry equipment up and down the world’s tallest...

2 months ago·Auckland, New Zealand

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